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Does anyone have GCA with normal bloods

I know from the research that 4-7% of GCA patients can present with normal bloods. I am interested to know if anyone here falls into this category. If so were...

I know from the research that 4-7% of GCA patients can present with normal blood...

Runrig01

•11 years ago

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Recucing this time has led to feeling less well with some pain coming back - should I stabilise my dose and for how long?

Started on 20mg at Xmas - have gradually reduced to 12mg with no problem so far. A week ago I started reducing to 11mg alternate days - after 6 days feeling...

Started on 20mg at Xmas - have gradually reduced to 12mg with no problem so far....

suzieh

•11 years ago

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Big thank you.

Just like to say a big thank you to all of you that answered my question on does warfarin affect ESR,s, and putting my mind at ease,I really do not know what I...

Just like to say a big thank you to all of you that answered my question on does...

ritter

•11 years ago

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Does any one know if warfarine alters your ESR,splease Ritter

Been in hospital for a few days,horrendous back pain to the point of screaming rang 999 they would not take me to hospital as I was not classed as an accident...

Been in hospital for a few days,horrendous back pain to the point of screaming r...

ritter

•11 years ago

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If Your on Prednisolone and you get Aches in your Groin and Hip when you twist, turn or go up and down stairs Demand an MRI scan on your hip

Hi to all as the title of this blog says If Your on Prednisolone you get Aches in your Groin and Hip when you twist, turn or go up and down stairs Demand a MRI...

Hi to all as the title of this blog says If Your on Prednisolone you get Aches i...

Bell4796

•11 years ago

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Anyone else use predisolone and anti inflammatories together?

I've been prescribed both but only use the anti inflammatories ( Arcoxia ) when necessary. My doctor wants me to cut down on the cortisone and use more Arcoxia...

I've been prescribed both but only use the anti inflammatories ( Arcoxia ) when ...

Loco99

•11 years ago

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Improving picture with GCA

I was diagnosed with GCA in November, 2010 having experienced chest pain, fatigue, neck and jaw pain. My ESR was 115 and CRP elevated. After angiogram and...

I was diagnosed with GCA in November, 2010 having experienced chest pain, fatigu...

tomasina

•11 years ago

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Better results for pain relief with non-enteric coated prednisolone tablets?

I am new to this website. I was diagnosed with PMR eighteen months ago (I am 60 years old). I started on 30mg pred daily and am now on 6mg daily. Apart...

I am new to this website. I was diagnosed with PMR eighteen months ago (I am 60...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Back up to 15mg and still not right!

After my last blog , my doctor told me to go back to 15mg of pred, having done this I am not as confused but very depressed and have palpertations constantly ,...

After my last blog , my doctor told me to go back to 15mg of pred, having done t...

lynabelle

•11 years ago

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Advise please

I had a flare up of PMR, went up to 10mg of pred from 6 1/2mg. I decided to come down gradually. 1/2mg ever 2 weeks. I have been on 10mg for 2 weeks. After...

I had a flare up of PMR, went up to 10mg of pred from 6 1/2mg. I decided to com...

Buenavista

•11 years ago

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Varying Prednisolone dosages

Hello everyone! I am recently diagnosed with PMR (December 2012) and am new to this site. My PMR is being managed by my GP who is an absolute gem. I started at...

Hello everyone! I am recently diagnosed with PMR (December 2012) and am new to t...

pjsmum

•11 years ago

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20MG TO 15MG. IS THIS TOO BIG A DROP?!!!

Over the past three years I have successfully reduced my Prednisone from 60 mg to 6 mg until 2 weeks ago when I developed a chest infection. My GP recommended...

Over the past three years I have successfully reduced my Prednisone from 60 mg t...

hwigston

•11 years ago

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Tapering Prednisone with the help of licorice.

Hi everyone. I have read that taking licorice tincture will help support the adrenals while tapering Prednisone. Has anyone tried this?

Hi everyone. I have read that taking licorice tincture will help support the ad...

hwigston

•11 years ago

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Hi all, have been on 15mg Pred for 1 week, only very slight relief, what do you think? Bloods borderline

wildwoman

•11 years ago

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I have wheels

Look what I got today. I can't wait to be out and about now.

Sue8

•11 years ago

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CRP and ESR within normal limits - increasing symptoms - previous PMR

I am almost 67 and female. About 5 years ago I was diagnosed with PMR - with raised CRP and ESR. I was treated with steroids for a year and the symptoms...

I am almost 67 and female. About 5 years ago I was diagnosed with PMR - with ra...

missrat

•11 years ago

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mobility assessment

Hi all, just wanted to share that yesterday I went for a mobility assessment as I applied for a blue badge. Well I thought the worst thing is they say no. But...

Hi all, just wanted to share that yesterday I went for a mobility assessment as ...

Sue8

•11 years ago

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When steroids are reduced are dizzy spells and shakiness normal at 1mg of a reduction? Have had a strange day today.

or01ah

•11 years ago

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Peterborough PMRGCAUK - AGM

The Annual AGM of the Peterborough PMRGCA Support Group will be held on 11th April 2013 at Centre 68, Westgate Church (opposite Queensgate Bus Station),...

The Annual AGM of the Peterborough PMRGCA Support Group will be held on 11th Apr...

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•11 years ago

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Life changing experience!!

Being a reasonably fit and active 71 year old nothing could have prepared me for the PMR experience.At my age I have a touch of arthritis in my most active...

Being a reasonably fit and active 71 year old nothing could have prepared me for...

paah

•11 years ago

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What triggers flare ups?

I find stress and over exertion trigger flare ups, what are your experiences?

Loco99

•11 years ago

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New meds from rheumy

Hi everyone, hope we are all doing ok. I have been up and down over the past few weeks. I eventually had to increase back up on the pred to 20mg as advised by...

Hi everyone, hope we are all doing ok. I have been up and down over the past fe...

Sue8

•11 years ago

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Suffering severe jaw pain need advice

I have never had greatly raised inflammatory markers. Over the last week or two I have had severe pain in both sides of jaw when chewing. This is something I...

I have never had greatly raised inflammatory markers. Over the last week or two ...

Runrig01

•11 years ago

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Bowen Therapy - a type of light massage. Has anyone benefited from this in the treatment of PMR?

I was diagnosed with PMR in December 2012. My GP started me on 20mg Prednisolone and am currently on 12.5mg which seems to be working. He is a gem of a doctor...

I was diagnosed with PMR in December 2012. My GP started me on 20mg Prednisolone...

pjsmum

•11 years ago

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Need a little help, I was doing so well.

Hi guys, Been reading all your comments every day with interest. Having had PMR for about 18 months and have been on steroids and anti-inflams etc etc, for...

Hi guys, Been reading all your comments every day with interest. Having had PM...

Buenavista

•11 years ago

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Think I muddled up my pills!!! A lesson to be learnt....

Had a bit of panic 3 days ago.... Have got in the habit of always taking my 100mcg thyroxine when I wake up (I keep them next to my bed); followed by my...

Had a bit of panic 3 days ago.... Have got in the habit of always taking my 1...

suzieh

•11 years ago

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Dropping from 4mg of prednisolone to 3mg and I am experiencing nausea and palpitations any comments?

michaelegan

•11 years ago

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please help,need to feel good again

well here we go,all startedin oct,2012.started having pain in my knee,went to osteo doctor,gave me cordizone shot in knee,never worked,then started gettin pain...

well here we go,all startedin oct,2012.started having pain in my knee,went to os...

inpain555

•11 years ago

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Flare up of GCA after the flu injection

Has anyone had a flare up of their PMR/GCA after receiving the flu jab? I am told that I need the flu jab every year because of my condition GCA/PMR ....

Has anyone had a flare up of their PMR/GCA after receiving the flu jab? I a...

bowler

•11 years ago

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Flare up of GCA

Hello I am new to this site, has anyone had a flare of GCA with a normal ESR,? mine was 11 and CRP 8. so my GP said" I wasn't having a flare," even though I...

Hello I am new to this site, has anyone had a flare of GCA with a normal ESR,? ...

bowler

•11 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for March 2013

Does anyone have GCA with normal bloods

Recucing this time has led to feeling less well with some pain coming back - should I stabilise my dose and for how long?

Big thank you.

Does any one know if warfarine alters your ESR,splease Ritter

If Your on Prednisolone and you get Aches in your Groin and Hip when you twist, turn or go up and down stairs Demand an MRI scan on your hip

Anyone else use predisolone and anti inflammatories together?

Improving picture with GCA

Better results for pain relief with non-enteric coated prednisolone tablets?

Back up to 15mg and still not right!

Advise please

Varying Prednisolone dosages

20MG TO 15MG. IS THIS TOO BIG A DROP?!!!

Tapering Prednisone with the help of licorice.

Hi all, have been on 15mg Pred for 1 week, only very slight relief, what do you think? Bloods borderline

I have wheels

CRP and ESR within normal limits - increasing symptoms - previous PMR

mobility assessment

When steroids are reduced are dizzy spells and shakiness normal at 1mg of a reduction? Have had a strange day today.

Peterborough PMRGCAUK - AGM

Life changing experience!!

What triggers flare ups?

New meds from rheumy

Suffering severe jaw pain need advice

Bowen Therapy - a type of light massage. Has anyone benefited from this in the treatment of PMR?

Need a little help, I was doing so well.

Think I muddled up my pills!!! A lesson to be learnt....

Dropping from 4mg of prednisolone to 3mg and I am experiencing nausea and palpitations any comments?

please help,need to feel good again

Flare up of GCA after the flu injection

Flare up of GCA

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